by Michael Hernandez | Jan 13, 2023 | Instructional design, Uncategorized
“Arguably scholarship is entirely dependent on annotation; scholarship is an exercise in annotation. Research depends on the ability to cite other research, and a citation is an annotation to that other work.” – Jeffrey Pomerantz, quoted in Annotation by Remi...
by Michael Hernandez | Nov 29, 2022 | Instructional design
As an instructor, you may find yourself opening and closing office hours with few visitors; answering emails with the same questions that could better be used as learning opportunities for the whole class; or discovering only after a major project or exam gave mixed...
by Michael Hernandez | Oct 28, 2022 | Instructional design
Are you considering using asynchronous discussion as part of your course this term? Discussion tools can help you create a vibrant student community, observe progress toward course objectives, and ultimately promote learning more effectively. At UChicago, you have a...
by Thomas Keith | Sep 16, 2022 | Events
The first day of Autumn Quarter is less than two weeks away! In preparation for the quarter, Academic Technology Solutions is offering a rich array of workshops on many different topics pertaining to teaching tools and digital pedagogy. Below is a full list of...
by Michael Hernandez | Jul 19, 2022 | Instructional design
In the world of virtual instruction, it’s an unfortunate expectation that the digital version of a much older physical learning tool often loses some of the magic of the original. Take whiteboards, for example. As a teacher, you can quickly write out important...